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Ex-Maccabi Haifa Midfielder Paulinho Finds New Career as Meter Reader

Former Maccabi Haifa midfielder Paulinho, once a notable signing from Flamengo, is now working as an electricity meter reader in Brazil. He is remembered for a significant goal against Maccabi Tel Aviv during his brief stint with the Israeli club.

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  1. 01Former Maccabi Haifa player Paulinho now works as an electricity meter reader in Brazil.
  2. 02Paulinho was a high-profile signing for Maccabi Haifa from Flamengo.
  3. 03He scored a memorable goal against Maccabi Tel Aviv during his time in Israel.
  4. 04Paulinho retired from professional football in 2015 and is now 50 years old.
  5. 05He also plays in amateur leagues and is in a band.

At 50, Paulinho maintains his fitness through his daily work and plays in amateur leagues.

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